Taping It Up

Okay, I'm angry. Reading about what is happening here or on the borders of this property (thank you, subway extension), I continually realize that this is "not the way to live." And, sorry, but I'm not moving.

Yesterday, I saw a woman with a baby almost trip over the make-shift "padding" on the main entrance of my building. I called in what she almost tripped over, and the loosened tape and padding was fixed eventually. But the padding is still there, and it's a shit job. (Sorry, there is no other way to describe it.) It's always a shit job.

This morning, before 10 am, I took photos of what I see. And here they are:

The silver tape covers the loosened other tape that was there yesterday. As you will notice, the "padding" used is cheap with several areas of "hills."

The last photo is the inside of one of the elevators. As you will see, it is dirty (in the morning!), but also there is cheap tape sticking out in the front.

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Updated 8/31: I just received a comment from someone who wants this blog shut down and doesn't like our photos. The person complained about the cheap plastic covering and called it the "industry standard." I've seen a woman with a baby carriage nearly trip over this "industry standard." Here are more photos, taken today, of this "industry standard."

Perhaps It's An Amenity?

I may have figured it out... Those mattresses, rugs, sofas, desks, etc, on the loops are actually amenities! Yes, residents are free to pick up what they want and put it in their apartment. (Who needs Ikea?) And if you need a rest, why there's a sofa or mattress on the loop!

I may have gotten it all wrong previously. Management is doing us a big favor, and we are bitching! Figures!

Stuy Mess - What We Are Living With

These first four photos were taken yesterday. The fourth one shows glass in the debris. I heard a crunch sound when a car went over it.

Below is the 20th Street Loop, closer to 1st Ave.

Further long the loop:

Below: Workers are making new rooms in the one of floors above. This is how the elevator looks. Sorry for the fuzzy pic. Dirt all around and the padding smells. But you know that.

In the morning, a sight I frequently see. The refuse picked up is a lot, so that the back has to be opened and the remaining refuse has to "ride" this way, with the back fully opened and "something" trying to hold in the refuse. In another world, a manager would say, "Make two trips." But, no.

Here We Go Again

Photos taken earlier today. By now, seeing something like this should be very familiar. Of course, there are Blackstone workers, porters, club cars, Public Safety officers that pass scenes like this all the time.

"And how are we doing today, Chief? A-okay? Good!"

Photo taken this morning, around 9am, 20 Street loop.

And later that day, on another loop....

 No doubt the directly above is for Blackstone personnel if they just have to go...

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The next day: the dumping continues. On the loop, bookended by the Management office:

It's considerate of Management to have another toilet seat on the other side of the loop. Also please be aware that there is glass and other sharp objects in this dumping.

While Rome Burns... and the TA Found!

Now, as Rome burned and we had the Thursday "meeting" at the Oval with some of our higher ups, I took a photo of this:

And the TA was found! Here is proof:

And!!!

 Later that day. Near the Management Office, of course:

The Response from Jon Gray, Head of Blackstone's Real Estate Division

On June 8th of this year, I sent a very courteous letter to Jon Gray, the head of Blackstone's Real Estate division. The letter mentioned some of the problems that Stuyvesant Town has been seeing, and the photos I sent underlined what I was referring to.

Today, August 8th, I will post the response:

Nothing.

Mr. Gray certainly knew about Stuyvesant Town when his company brought it, when he met with local politicians, when he was part of this:

So that is it, folks. No response.

Just the facts, ma'am.

(If someone from his office did contact me, please respond. Otherwise...)

Today, Meeting with the Local Politicians!

Starting at 4pm, there will be a meeting with our local politicians at the Community Center in Stuyvesant Town. The Community Center, also called the Senior Center, is at 449 East 14 Street, but the entrance is from the loop around 1st Ave. Unless you don't live nearby, chances are you've seen the Center. At the meeting will be our new Councilperson, Keith Powers, and probably, Harvey Epstein, our NYS Assembly person.

Speaking of Powers, I saw him walking along the loop where he must have seen this:

Do note, not only the mattress, but further down a Public Safety vehicle. No doubt, Powers called this in or Public Safety. The latter has those monitors that we are paying for and will be paying for, as long as we live.

Powers did not see, this:

... which is on the other side of the loop. Of course, PS will know about it, having all those monitors and PS officers that go about the property.

Millionth Verse, Same as First...

Photos taken today, and it's still not the end of the day.

And a photo I took yesterday. You've seen stuff like this all the time.

Department of City Planning about R7-2 in Stuyvesant Town (An Oldie but Goodie)

Just a reminder:

Come On, You Need a Stiff Drink and Stuy Town is Here to Help

This month's rent comes with the Stuy Town usual, heavy and glossy brochure on why it's great living here. Of course, you will be invited to join the new Stuy Fitness at 14h Street and take part in a raffle for a year membership. I assume that if you win, the membership is free, but you have to sign up first (and pay?) before you enter this raffle. Another money-making scheme idea brought to you by your friends at Blackstone.

And, if you are down, you will need a good drink! Stuy Town offers their "Deal of the Month," which is, you guessed it, a discount on drinks at the local bar!

 Don't you think serving alcohol at our Five Stuy Cafe is not far behind?

Break Time!